Lenovo FLEX 5 overview

1Description

The 15.6" Flex 5 Multi-Touch 2-in-1 Notebook from Lenovo is a well-rounded system designed for everyday uses such as browsing the Internet, streaming movies and TV shows, creating and editing documents, and video chatting with friends. Thanks to its 2-in-1 design, you can easily flip it from laptop mode to tablet or tent mode to fit your current application. Powered by a 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM, it can efficiently multitask and quickly access frequently used files and programs. When handling a heftier workload, the CPU can reach a core clock speed of 1.8 GHz thanks to Intel Turbo Boost technology.

Its 15.6" display features a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution and is built with an IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel, which offers vivid colors and wide viewing angles. It also supports touch input, so you can utilize touch gestures and commands within Windows 10 to enhance its accessibility and efficiency. Graphical processing is driven by an NVIDIA GeForce MX130 graphics card, and it has an HDMI port that allows you to connect an additional display for enhanced multitasking or larger viewing.

For storing your music, photos, videos, and more, it's equipped with a 256GB PCIe SSD and a 1TB 5400 rpm HDD. Should you need more room, you can connect external storage solutions using its multiple USB ports, as well as its 4-in-1 media card reader, which can also be used to quickly transfer files from mobile devices. Other integrated features include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, a webcam, microphones, speakers, a fingerprint reader, and a 3.5mm mic and headphone combo jack. The operating system installed is Windows 10 Home.

Intel 8th-Generation Processor

Intel's 8th-generation processors offer better efficiency and lower power consumption when compared to previous-generation chips. Combined with DDR4 RAM, you'll be able to run more programs and open more files simultaneously without slowing down.

Keep Moving

The Flex 5 features a 3-cell 52.5 Wh lithium-ion battery that can keep you company for almost the whole day. It also has an always-on USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port that can be used to charge your mobile devices, even if the system is powered off.

Streamlined Security

The Flex 5 is equipped with a fingerprint reader, so you can securely log onto the system. It can also be used to make secure, one-touch purchases online with Windows Hello support.

Flexible 360° Hinge

With a flexible 360° hinge design, the Flex 5 notebook can easily be flipped into tablet mode to browse the Internet, tent mode to watch a movie, or laptop mode to get some work done.

Full HD IPS Display

An IPS (In-Plane Switching) display provides you with vivid colors and wide viewing angles so you can enjoy using this notebook at almost any angle. It also has slim side bezels to maximize your viewing experience.

Harman Audio

The Flex 5 notebook is equipped with Harman Audio speakers for louder, clearer sound without much distortion. It also features a sound leveler to ensure that your audio remains consistent across all programs.

Stay in Touch

Equipped with dual array noise-cancelling microphones and a 720p webcam, the Flex 5 can be used to video chat with your friends, family, and coworkers.

Windows 10

Start Menu

After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8's Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.

Cortana

Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Notebook, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills.

Microsoft Edge

After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.

Windows Store

For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.

Windows Continuum

Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it's not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well.

Xbox on Windows 10

Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift.